FDA Recall Terminated

Coat-A-Count Direct Androstenedione, SMN 10381049, Catalog Number TKAN1. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

Recall: Z-2058-2014 · Initiated June 9, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2058-2014
Event Number
68595
Firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
FEI Number
3005250747
Product Code
CIZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
June 9, 2014
Posted
July 15, 2014
Terminated
July 24, 2015
Address
5736 W 96th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90045-5544

Description

Coat-A-Count Direct Androstenedione, SMN 10381049, Catalog Number TKAN1. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

Reason

The assay is demonstrating a higher frequency of results greater than 10 ng/mL compared to alternate platforms.

Action

A recall letter dated 6/9/14 was sent to all customers who purchased the Coat-A-Count Direct Androstenedione because the assay is demonstrating a higher frequency of results compared to alternate platforms. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified, risks to health, and actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check attached to the recall letter within 30 days.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution. US nationwide including CA, MI, NC, NE, NY, OH, PA, TX, and VA; Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Uruguay

Quantity

1,164 units